http://www.www.meatinternational.com Tagline nl-nl http://www.www.meatinternational.com http://www.meatinternational.com/images/logo_meat_rss.gif 30 158 Meat International: Tag line http://www.meatinternational.com/packaging/package-damage-greatly-affects-sales-id2412.html A new study on frozen-foods has found that damaged packaging has a major affect on shoppers purchasing decisions. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:23:00 GMT http://www.meatinternational.com/packaging/increasing-optimism-in-packaging-industry-id2381.html Increasing revenues, growth in the emerging markets and a belief that companies will boost spending on packaging over the next two years are boosting optimism as per the results in a new industry survey. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:32:00 GMT http://www.meatinternational.com/packaging/ishida-packaging-targets-iffa-id2325.html Weighing and packing equipment specialist Ishida Europe will be displaying a variety of meat packing solutions at this years IFFA exhibition. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:01:00 GMT http://www.meatinternational.com/packaging/food-industry-demand-for-100%25-rpet-id2305.html Demand from the food industry for 100 per rPET led to packaging company applying for and receiving authorisation from Canadian authorities. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 11:40:00 GMT http://www.meatinternational.com/packaging/potential-of-dairy-based-package-wraps-outlined-id2278.html Food-packaging products made from dairy ingredients could provide a viable alternative to petroleum-based packaging products. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 10:09:00 GMT http://www.meatinternational.com/packaging/packaging-sector-questions-nanotech-criticism-id2259.html Industry experts say a UK parliamentary report conclusions are off the mark when stating that the food packaging industry is too secretive about advances in nanotechnology. Tue, 19 Jan 2010 10:55:00 GMT http://www.meatinternational.com/packaging/amcor-reclose-for-sliced-meat-range-id2239.html Ospelt, a leading producer of meat and charcuterie products, has recently introduced Amcor ReClose for their Malbuner sliced meat range. As reclosable packaging is still an unmet need in processed meat. Wed, 13 Jan 2010 10:51:00 GMT http://www.meatinternational.com/packaging/ishida-packing-line-solutions-demonstrated-at-foodex-id2221.html A high-speed tray packing line, multihead weighing solutions for fresh, sticky products, an entry level X-ray inspection system and the latest checkweigher developments are the major packing line solutions that Ishida Europe will be demonstrating at Foodex. Thu, 07 Jan 2010 11:29:00 GMT http://www.meatinternational.com/packaging/irish-plea-for-avoiding-pork-mislabelling-id2208.html A leading Irish pig producer has called on the Irish Department of Agriculture to introduce a new code of practice to combat pork being mis-labelled 'Irish', the Irish Times reported. Mon, 04 Jan 2010 11:45:00 GMT http://www.meatinternational.com/packaging/online-tool-that-decodes-beef-labels-id2200.html What do the certifications and codes actually mean on your beef labels? Wed, 30 Dec 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.meatinternational.com/packaging/interflex-aquires-c%26h-packaging-fom-appleton-paper-id2192.html The InterFlex Group, a flexible packaging company with facilities in North America, the United Kingdom and Brazil, is pleased to announce the acquisition of C&H Packaging Company, Inc., a subsidiary of Appleton's Performance Packaging Division and a leading regional flexible packaging converter with strong market positions in the North American meat snacks, processed meat and snack food sectors. Tue, 29 Dec 2009 10:19:00 GMT http://www.meatinternational.com/packaging/usda-further-public-comments-for-proposed-rule-for-nutrition-labelling-id2183.html The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced that it will solicit further public comments on the proposed rule, "Nutrition Labeling of Single-Ingredient Products and Ground or Chopped Meat and Poultry Products." Thu, 24 Dec 2009 10:15:00 GMT http://www.meatinternational.com/packaging/new-alcan-plant-targets-central-and-eastern-europe-id2155.html Alcan Packaging has started production trials at a new flexible packaging plant in the Czech Republic. Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:31:00 GMT http://www.meatinternational.com/packaging/alcan-packaging-production-in-the-czech-republic-id2144.html Alcan Packaging - a business unit of Rio Tinto - has started production trials in its new 17 million euro packaging facility in Novy Bydzov, Czech Republic. Fri, 11 Dec 2009 10:35:00 GMT http://www.meatinternational.com/packaging/hormel-foods-reductions-in-product-packaging-id2121.html Following its reduction of 5.2 million pounds of product packaging in 2008, Hormel Foods Corporation is proud to announce the results of several new packaging projects. Fri, 04 Dec 2009 11:10:00 GMT http://www.meatinternational.com/packaging/call-for-europe-to-adopt-clearer-food-labelling-id2094.html NFU Scotland has called on the European Parliament to give all Scottish, British and EU consumers clear and concise country of origin labelling (COOL) on their food. Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:03:00 GMT http://www.meatinternational.com/packaging/foodservice-packaging-leaders-announce-merger-id2086.html Privately-held Mid Oaks Investments LLC continues its 20 years of investing in the packaging industry with the acquisition of C&M Fine Pack, Inc. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:54:00 GMT http://www.meatinternational.com/packaging/uk-meat-packaging-waste-to-be-studied-id2066.html A joint study by food industry experts will research the amount of meat and fish and its associated packaging ending up as waste in the UK retail supply chain. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:52:00 GMT http://www.meatinternational.com/packaging/australia-pork-labels-misleading-to-consumers-id2063.html Australian consumers are being mislead and deliberately deceived on product labels as large producers use terms making consumers think they are buying ethically produced food says, a report released by the Humane Society International. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:45:00 GMT http://www.meatinternational.com/packaging/cryovac-offers-a-high-abuse-post-pasteurization-bag-id2040.html The CNP310 Heavy Bag allows for post-pasteurization of abrasive smoked and processed products... Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:04:00 GMT